District News
\Almondbank
St Serf’s Church Last Sunday’s service was conducted by Rev Rob Barlow and his Sermon was based on ‘Companionship on the Journey’. Audrey McIntyre Miller read the lesson, Alison Hooper was the organist and the flowers were kindly gifted by Sheena Murphy. For pastoral services during the vacancy, contact Mr Michael Archibald on 01738 840995. Meeting of the Kirk Session on Thursday, October 12 at 7.30pm and Joint Service with Methven this Sunday at St Serf’s, conducted by Michael. The Village Lunches for the autumn start on Monday, October 2 121.30pm.
\Dunning
Dunning Macmillan Cancer Support Group is holding a coffee morning on Saturday 23, from 10am to 12noon in the village hall in aid of Perth and kinross Cancer Support. Stalls include cake and candy, raffle, handbags, scarves, jewelry and information on MacmillanCancer Support. Bowling Club The lotto numbers this week were 2,5,6,20. There were no winners. Next week’s prize money is £2000
\Stanley
Village hall dance Saturday, 23 from 8.30-11.30pm with music by Peter Bruce. Stanley SWI Gair Forbes gave a talk and slide show about The Scottish Air Ambulance Service, based at Scone. Competition results: Favourite Tea Towel - 1 O Tibit, 2 L Jolly, 3 E Valentine. House Plant: 1 J Gill, 2 L Fermor, 3 K Baldie. Flower of the Month: 1 C Lammie, 2 M Rennie, 3 L Fermor. Tea Hostess for the evening K Baldie. Stanley Bowling Club lottery numbers this week were 3, 5, 12 and 19. No winner, so prize money next week £2510.
\Burrelton
Church Morning worship was led by the Rev Dr Hugh Ormiston with praise accompanied by organist Lynne Mitchell. Aileen Riches read from Exodus chapter 14 verses 19-31 and from the Gospel of Matthew chapter 18 verses 21-35 (The parable of the Unmerciful Servant). Officebearers on duty were Anne Baxter, Jean MacDiarmid and Sheena McNaughton with Sunday Club led by Susan Christie. Flowers were provided by Margaret Alexander and tea/coffee was served by Mavis and Bill Anton. Harvest thanksgiving will be celebrated on Sunday, October 29 followed by a soup lunch and Cake Stall 11am-1pm. Proceeds will go to Mary’s Meals. Guild The opening meeting of the 2017-2018 Session is on Thursday, October 5 at 7pm in the Church Halls, Woodside. The Rev Stevie Thomson will speak on the theme ‘Go in Love’. All welcome. The Harvest Supper is on Friday, October 27 at 7.30pm. Further information contact Mavis Anton (01250798941) or Moira Ormiston (01828670539).
\Kinross
Kinross Farmers’ Market Saturday, September 23 Superhero Day at the Farmers’ Market. Learn how to do CPR and meet the superheroes from the Scotland Charity Air Ambulance, Kinross Fire and Rescue and local paramedics. 9.30am – 1pm in the High Street at the old town hall. A moment of quiet reflection is on offer in Perth.‘Niekirk’at St John the Baptist Episcopal church, Princess Street, will begin again after the summer break this Sunday, (September 24).All are welcome to drop between 6-8pm.
Prizes for best dressed superheroes, adults and children. Antiques, Vintage, Retro and Collectors Fair Loch Leven Community Campus Saturday, September 23, 9.30am – 3.30pm, entry fee £1 per person. There will be buying, selling and valuations given. For booking stalls please call Angus Martin on 07944 416565. Kinross Curling Saturday, September 23, Try Curling session at 12.15pm, cost is £3 per person per session. Places can be booked by contacting the curling development officer, Ena Stevenson at kinrossdev@ royalcaledoniancurling.co.uk Ceilidh in Milnathort Town Hall , Sunday, September 24, 2pm – 5pm with a break for tea and biscuits at 3pm. Cost £5. Please call Vi Todd on 01577 863244 for more information. Concert with Perthshire Brass Sunday, September 24 in Kinross Parish Church, Station Road, Kinross at 7pm. The concert will raise funds for the work of the Church’s Guild. Tickets £6 available from the Church Office, the Guild Committee and on the door. Common Grounds Tuesday September 26, Project Lunch with speaker Victoria Masters from Omaleshe Projects, Namibia. The talk will begin at 12noon in the Guide Hall, Church Street, Milnathort followed by a lunch of homemade soup, bread, tray bakes and Fairtrade tea and coffee. Everyone welcome. Kinross and Ochil Short Walks Group Tuesday , September 26, Kinghorn Loch. The walk follows tracks, paths and pavements through agricultural land to the loch, with its mallards and geese, and through Craigencalt Ecology Centre. Meet 10am at Kinross Park and Ride, 10.40am at public car park on Pettycur Road, Kinghorn. For further details please contact walks organiser, Edna Burnett on 01577 862977.
Perth Citizens Advice Bureau Tuesday , September 26, Outreach Advice Surgery 1.30pm – 3.30pm in St Paul’s Church Hall, The Muirs, Kinross. No appointment is necessary as the surgery is a drop-in service. For complex issues a further appointment may be necessary. Perth CAB can help; advice is free, confidential, impartial and independent. Contact details: advice line 01738 450580; appointment line 01738 450581. Perth Citizens Advice Bureau Benefits Advice in libraries Wednesday 27 and Thursday, September 28, benefits specialist Sarah MacLean will be available in Loch Leven Community Library to provide advice on all benefit related issues. Sarah is available by appointment only. Appointments are usually offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays. To make an appointment please call 01738 450599 or email Andrew Scobie (benefits and debt administration) at Andrew.Scobie@ Perthcab.casonline.org.uk Kinross Floral Art Club Thursday, 28 September, the Club meets at 7.15pm in Kinross Parish Church, Station Road, Kinross. Quiz Night with Andersons of Kinross in aid of Kinross High School Rock Challenge Team , Friday, September 29, 7pm at the Windlestrae Hotel, Kinross. £10 per person which includes a finger buffet, teams maximum 6 people. Prizes and raffle. To book a table please call 01577 862405 or call in at the office in the High Street. Kinross and Ochil Walking Group Saturday, September 30 Falkirk Wheel Circular, 10 miles. From the Wheel, along the canal path (through a tunnel) towards Pirleyhill and along country tracks, returning to the car park. For further details and where to meet please contact Group Secretary, Ann Eve on 01577 863887. Potager Garden
Saturday,September 30 World’s Biggest Coffee Morning for Macmillan Cancer Support starting at 10.30am at the gardens in Bowton Road, Kinross. Raffle, plant sales etc. for further information please contact Amanda James at amanda@tyafon. plus.com Orwell Bowling Club Saturday, September 30, the greens close for the season with a charity match in aid of the RNLI. Please go along and give your support. There will be a raffle and donations of prizes would be most welcome. Aero Space Scientific Educational Trust An out of this world experience, Saturday, September 30 Cosmos Planetarium at Loch Leven Community Campus, Assembly Hall. Daytime for children 10am–4pm and evening for adults 8pm – 10pm. Cost children £3, adults £5, members free. Booking essential please email info@ aerospacekinross.com Little Seedlings Club Sunday, October 1, meeting at the allotments behind Dobbies Garden Centre, Turfhills, Kinross at 11am. New members, children between the ages of 4 and 10 are welcome accompanied by an adult. Please book online at community.kinross@ dobbies.com Loch Leven NNR Sunday, October 1, Fungi Foray 2pm–4pm at Findatie. Learn about this fascinating species with Richard Smith. For further details please contact the reserve office on 01577 864439. Kinross Hub The Carers Cafe , Monday, October 2, 10am–12 noon at Loch Leven Community Campus. Speaker Jill Sutherland of Vision PK will commence at 10.15am prompt. Contact Gail Boath on 01577 867306 or Annette Bond on 01738 567076. Blythswood Care Collection Tuesday, October 3, Asda, Dunkeld Road, Perth car park, 11.30am–1.30pm. Driver’s number is 07989 344770.
\Glenfarg
Maintenance works are scheduled to take place on Drunzie overbridge near Glenfarg next week. This bridge crosses over the M90 trunk road and carries the B996 from Arlary to Glenfarg. The works will involve upgrading the existing safety barriers and bridge parapets and will considerably enhance the safety of the road. Temporary traffic lights will be in place for the duration of the works starting on Monday, September 18 for four weeks. One lane will remain in operation at all times across the bridge. Glenfarg Ladies Curling Club welcomes new members. We are a friendly bunch of ladies, who enjoy curling and although competitive, we are very sociable. If you feel like a new challenge whilst getting fit, with a perfect high intensity sport, come along and join us. Don’t worry if you have no experience or little time we can help on both counts. We started our year with a social event, this year it was a gin tasting evening, where we sampled a range of local artisan gins, and had a catch up after the summer. We are now suitably recovered enough to get back on the ice! I’m sure this social evening will be repeated. We curl at Kinross Curling Rink, a great local facility, mainly in the evening, and the season starts in September and runs through to April, you decide how many games you want to play. Some matches are at the Dewar’s Ice Rink in Perth. During the season, we have both club competitions, friendliest with other clubs and mixed games with the Glenfarg men’s curling club The ice rink, which has been refurbished, has a bar and restaurant on site, so after the game, it’s optional whether you meet in the bar for a drink and chat, great on dark Glenfarg winter nights. “Try curling” sessions are available at Kinross ice rink, on Saturday, September 23 12.15pm, Monday, September 28 at 8.20pm and Saturday, October 14 at 3pm, a great way of finding out if you like curling. The season ends around April, with a dinner and prize giving, when we team up with the Glenfarg men’s club. If you would like to find out more please contact Jean at glenfargladies.curling@gmail.com. And don’t forget, unlike golf, tennis, hill walking, cycling or running, it doesn’t rain on the curling rink. Tabla 2.0 Indian Buffet night, Glenfarg Village Hall on Saturday, September 23 from 7pm, tickets are priced at £20, this includes a welcome drink, available from the shop. Tickets are selling fast. Macmillan Coffee Morning Another great success this year, we raised an amazing £1,300. Thanks to all involved. Pop Up Quiz Our next outing will be on Saturday, September 30 from 7pm. Tickets are priced at £1 each and are available now. Bingo Look out for our future event. Do you enjoy a wee drink? Do you like Bingo? Coming soon… Boozy Bingo! What’s not to love? Please let me know if you would be interested in attending, mcrossey66@gmail.com Tasting A date for your diary, Friday, November 10 Edinburgh Gin will be here for a gin tasting. Tickets will be available from the shop with all proceeds going to Meningitis research.